Matter to Life (M.Sc.)
Introduction
Matter to Life (M.Sc.) is a 2 years Masters program taught at Georg August Universitat, Gottingen, Germany. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. To successfully obtain Matter to Life (M.Sc.) from Georg August Universitat you are required to complete 120 credit hours. After completion of Matter to Life (M.Sc.) you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Biomedical Scientist, Material Science Scientist, Materials Scientist.
The master's program "Matter to Life" at the University of Göttingen is an interdisciplinary research-oriented course of study that qualifies for demanding tasks in research and development and leads to a Master of Science. The program is part of the Max Planck School "Matter to Life", a joint initiative of several German universities and research institutes. The Lab rotations and the master thesis can be performed with any of the fellows of the Max Planck school, at the University of Göttingen, the Göttingen Max Planck Institutes as well at the partner institutes outside Göttingen. After successful completion of the master’s program, graduates are qualified to enter the PhD program at the Max Planck School Matter to Life.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Matter to Life (M.Sc.) at Georg August Universitat for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Georg August Universitat.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Georg August Universitat as pre-requiste for admission in Matter to Life (M.Sc.).
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences, Engineering or in a related subject with at least three years of study and at least 180 Credits:
- including at least 76 credits in the field of physics, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, materials science, engineering of molecular systems or bioprocess engineering,
- including at least 19 credits in the field of physics or mathematics,
- Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of their English skills.
Courses Units
You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/610618.html
1stSemester
- Introduction to biophysics
- Introduction to physics of complex systems
- Physical chemistry of life
- Systems engineering of Life/Biomolecular engineering
- Advanced statistical physics
- Professional skills in science
- Ethics in synthetic biology
- 32 Credits
2ndSemester
- Advanced complex systems and biological physics including qualifying exam
- Modern experimental methods
- Choice of advanced classes
- 30 Credits
3rdSemester
- Lab rotations: 2 projects in different labs/groups
- Additional advanced class
- Seminar: results of research projects
- 28 Credits
4thSemester
- Master Thesis
- 30 Credits
Career Opportunities
You can join one of the following careers:
Scholarships
72 fully funded scholarships are listed for Germany. See Germany scholarships.